research A History of Drug Advertising: The Evolving Roles of Consumers and Consumer Protection
Drug advertising has greatly increased, changing consumer behavior and raising concerns about its influence on healthcare and patient protection.
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research The Rise of Medical Questionnaires in Telemedicine. Will they Initiate a Paradigm Shift in Medicine?
Medical questionnaires could modernize healthcare by improving access and efficiency but need guidelines to ensure quality care.
research Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical services in dermatology: Ethical implications
Online skin care companies offer easy access to treatments but may have ethical issues like confirming patient identity, prescribing unproven therapies, and not fully explaining medication side effects. They should prioritize patient care over profit.
research Direct‐to‐consumer healthcare and its expanding role in the Australian healthcare system
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in Australia needs formal evaluation for safety and quality.
research Direct-to-consumer teledermatology’s limitations may be addressed with greater in-person care synergy
Combining online and in-person dermatology care can improve quality and access.
research Unusual Cause for Baldness Inspires the Muse
Hair loss can be a sign of syphilis, and self-diagnosing based on ads can be risky.
research Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in primary care settings: A scoping review of contemporary empirical literature
More research is needed to improve telemedicine in primary care.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis
Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
research Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology Growth: A Review and Outlook for the Future
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is growing fast but raises concerns about quality of care and doctor-patient relationships.
research Accessibility of direct-to-consumer teledermatology to underserved populations
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is not effectively reaching underserved populations due to language, technology, and insurance barriers.
research Patient-reported treatment outcomes and safety of direct-to-consumer teledermatology for finasteride treatment in male androgenetic alopecia: A cross-sectional study
Most men using teledermatology for hair loss treatment saw improved hair and self-esteem, with some experiencing side effects.
research Online Traffic Analysis of Direct-to-Consumer Websites for Hair Loss Treatment and Characterization of Finasteride Patients on a Platform in Germany: A Potential Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
More people are using online platforms for hair loss treatment due to convenience and privacy.
research Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Narrative Review
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology effectively treats male hair loss but may increase drug costs and requires monitoring for side effects.
research Discount pharmacies may save patients significant money on androgenetic alopecia medications compared to both traditional pharmacies and direct-to-consumer companies
Discount pharmacies offer cheaper options for hair loss medications than traditional or direct-to-consumer pharmacies.
research Social media for arthritis-related comparative effectiveness and safety research and the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising
Social media can help compare the effectiveness and safety of new arthritis medications.
research Study design for the Stanford Dermatology Personal Genomics Project
The project aimed to understand how genetic test results affect patients' actions and feelings in dermatology.
research DTC pharmaceutical advertising: the debate’s not over
The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.
research Economic Burden and Healthcare Resource Use of Alopecia Areata in an Insured Population in the USA
Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
research Comprehension Testing for OTC Drug Labels: Goals, Methods, Target Population, and Testing Environment
The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
research Internet pharmacy: a web of mistrust?
Stronger regulation and collaboration are needed to ensure online pharmacies are safe and legitimate.
research Editorial Comment
More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.
research Impact of a health alert and its implementation on flutamide prescriptions for women: an interrupted time series analysis
Health warnings and public health actions led to a significant drop in flutamide prescriptions for women, but off-label use still continues.
research Attitudes and practices of dermatologists and primary care physicians who treat patients for MPHL: results of a survey
Dermatologists are more comfortable and proactive in treating male pattern hair loss than primary care physicians.
research Legal issues concerning the promotion of pharmaceutical products on the internet to consumers.
In 1996, promoting drugs online was new and legally unclear.
research Pharma in the bedroom . . . and the kitchen. . . . The pharmaceuticalisation of daily life
The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
research The study of the range and availability of Vitamin D 3 preparations in the pharmaceutical market of Ukraine
Vitamin D3 is crucial for immune and bone health, with most consumers being women who follow doctor advice.
research Digital health platforms expand access and improve care for male androgenetic alopecia
Digital health platforms improve treatment for male pattern hair loss.
research Ingredients of Trichological Shampoos with Alleged Beneficial Effects on Hair—What Is Really Known About Their Efficacy? A Scoping Review of an Area with More Unknowns than Knowns
Most trichological shampoo ingredients lack strong evidence for effectiveness against hair loss.
research FEATURES
Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.